Collar
Unknown Artist
ca. 1860
Medium
Linen
Classification
Collar
Culture
Belgian
Department
Costume Institute
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Ella C. Woodward Memorial Fund, 1932
Accession Number
2009.300.4221
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of mid-19th-century fashion this delicate linen collar, crafted around 1860 by an unknown Belgian artist. As a standout piece from the Costume Institute The Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the exquisite everyday accessories that defined Victorian-era attire. Belgian craftsmanship during this period was renowned for its in textiles, and this collar—likely worn by women to frame the neckline of dresses—highlights the era's emphasis on modesty, elegance, and detachable elements for practicality. Linen, a lightweight and breathable natural fiber derived from fl...